American architects

FINAL INTERNSHIP REPORT I am Karan Chugh a graduate student in Construction Management at Texas A&M University with an undergraduate degree in Civil Engineering. I have two years of work experience in construction of multifamily and Homebuilding in India. I started working as an intern at G2 Builders Corporation in Austin, TX from May 18, 2015 for a period of 12 weeks until August 21, 2015. G2 Builders Corporation is a commercial general contractor primarily in Hospitality and Retail…

This produced a series of controls, regarding the construction and condition of buildings. At the same time a list of British Standards were introduced to indicate that the various aspects complied. Unfortunately these were not made mandatory and many Local Authorities stuck to their own standards. This was the first step towards the Building Regulations we have today. In 1961 the government removed the power of the Local Authorities to make building bye-laws. This meant that the Ministry were…

Sustainable Best Practice in Construction • Locally sourced construction materials (a) What is it? Locally sourced construction materials are materials produced within a specific distance from the construction site; different certification programs specify a variety of distance. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design’s (LEED) definition of locally sourced is, “building materials or products that have been extracted, harvested, or recovered, as well as manufactured, within 500 miles of…

Quality is regarded as one of the most critical factors needed to ensure the success of construction projects. Quality of construction projects, as well as project success, can be regarded as the full filament of expectations (i.e. the satisfaction) of the project participants. Quality management has played a role in the transition from reacting to the outcome of site production activities to become a strategic business function accounting for the raison d’être (reason of being) of construction…

The image chosen for this essay is “Him” by Maurizio Cattelan. There are two images that shows the sculpture’s back and front. On the other hand, the other image depicting the placement of the sculpture portrays the actual meaning behind the creation of the sculpture. Typically, an individual will initially approach that sculpture thinking it is a innocent boy kneeling down, possibly praying or asking for forgiveness. This is expressed by the boy’s posture and arching of the back. But, the…

All building start with a foundation. The quality of a building always depends on its foundation. The same principle can be applied to life: A person’s character is shaped by their beginning. In Randall Williams' “Daddy Tucked the Blanket,” Sandra Cisneros’ “Salvador Late or Early,” and Sandra Cisneros’ “Eleven” both authors use symbolism, imagery, and similes in order to argue that a person’s character is largely shaped by the experiences that they face. Through the use of symbolism, both of…

What is the architect? Throughout the years, the architecture profession has been seen to be questioned. Many theorist have debated the functionality that is perceived in different forms. These perceptions of the architect are still being written at the present moment. These statements refer to a meaning that is perceived and read in a global scale. Yet, it is still clear who has the correct solution. This paper will look into two present writers that examines the form of the architect within…

Known for specializing in innovative construction, the Truss Construction Shop has invested heavily in engineering technology that reduces the costs of their products. In addition to specializing in innovative construction, Truss Construction Shop also manufactures low cost houses that are sold primarily in overseas markets. Being a leader in innovation, Truss Construction Shop is always looking for new ways in engineering to improve productivity and reduce company costs. During one of the…

and beauty ”. Another renowned architect Albertii also defined three main factors: firmitas, utilitas and venustas (robustness, utility and beauty). So we could confirm that the beauty is a widely accepted requisite element of architecture. In terms of the beauty, most of the time it is related to visual appearance consist of symmetry, proportion, material, and execution of the construction. There was a long-term debate about symmetry and proportion among architects. The representatives are…

My career aspirations and enthusiasm toward Construction and Project Management have been highly influenced by my undergraduate study majoring in Civil Engineering. The undergraduate curriculum in Civil Engineering at NIT-Surat introduced me to a wide spectrum of subjects. But it was the field of Construction planning & Project Management which captured my interest and since then, I have started taking interest in this field. Later on I came to realize that to become an efficient & capable…